You Received Weed As A Holiday Gift — Now What?
Weed is a fun gift to give, and even more fun to receive. If you get marijuana as a gift, especially in a public or group setting, you may wonder what the etiquette (and legality) is. This is, after all, new territory for most gift-giving Americans. Whether you have given weed or received it this holiday season, there are things to know to make sure you do so legally, and without spoiling any holiday gathering or getting arrested. With the continued legalization of recreational cannabis, the market for marijuana gifts and merchandise have exploded. There are holiday gift sets, unique packaging and…
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Top 10 stories of 2021, No. 2: Towns grapple with allowing pot sales – Journal Inquirer
As the year draws to a close, the Journal Inquirer has compiled a list of the Top 10 Stories of 2021 for north-central Connecticut. This is the (first/last) in that series, which concludes on Dec. 31. Several towns across north-central Connecticut are continuing to grapple with allowing or banning the retail sale of pot after recreational cannabis became legal earlier this year. Possession and use of cannabis for people age 21 and over has been legal in the state since July 1. However, as part of the law, each municipality has the ability to either allow cannabis retailers or prohibit…
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Towns grapple with allowing pot sales | Connecticut & Region | journalinquirer.com – Journal Inquirer
As the year draws to a close, the Journal Inquirer has compiled a list of the Top 10 Stories of 2021 for north-central Connecticut. This is the (first/last) in that series, which concludes on Dec. 31. Several towns across north-central Connecticut are continuing to grapple with allowing or banning the retail sale of pot after recreational cannabis became legal earlier this year. Possession and use of cannabis for people age 21 and over has been legal in the state since July 1. However, as part of the law, each municipality has the ability to either allow cannabis retailers or prohibit…
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Here Are The Biggest Marijuana, Psychedelics And Drug Policy News Stories Of 2021 – Marijuana Moment
From full cannabis legalization in New York to the launch of a modest medical marijuana program in Alabama, cannabis reform continued to spread across the U.S. in 2021 amid the ongoing backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and other hot-button political issues. And while federal prohibition remains in place, the year saw major movement toward reform on the federal level, including a number of new legalization bills in Congress and slow, steady progress on cannabis banking. In a year marked by partisan divisions, the year also saw more GOP lawmakers than ever take the lead on cannabis, helping craft and introduce…
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Allow Maryland’s minority-led marijuana companies time to get established – Marijuana Business Daily
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a recurring series of commentaries from professionals connected to the cannabis industry. Michael Arrington is chair of the Maryland Minority Cannabis Business Association.) Legislative leaders in Maryland have announced their interest in passing legislation to place a referendum on the ballot next year to legalize recreational marijuana. As a result, Maryland is on the precipice of a decision that could have a lasting impact on minority entrepreneurs interested in pursuing new business opportunities in the recreational cannabis industry. ADVERTISEMENT Deck stacked against minorities It’s no secret that communities of color were disproportionately affected…
Read More »New cannabis laws take effect with new year (Newsletter: December 30, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
Pakistani official harvests 1st hemp plants; MT marijuana sales start soon; Researcher uses Reddit to study legalization arguments Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Paid for by readers like you. Marijuana Moment’s newsletter and in-depth cannabis reporting is made possible by the 700+ people who subscribe to us on Patreon. Support our work for $25/month and gain access to valuable insider data, exclusive interview audio, and more: https://www.patreon.com/marijuanamoment/ TOP THINGS TO KNOWRep. Matt…
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Hamden enacts cannabis moratorium, establishes panel to draft regulations – New Haven Register
HAMDEN — A moratorium on cannabis establishments will give Hamden time to develop applicable zoning regulations before the highly anticipated industry comes to town, according to officials. The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the measure Tuesday, following the recommendation of Mayor Lauren Garrett, who announced she is establishing a task force to draft cannabis-related ordinances. “The state of Connecticut is going to start issuing (cannabis) licenses in 2022…and then people will be able to apply to the town for cannabis-related uses,” said Timothy Lee, the attorney who advises the commission. “The point of the moratorium is to give the town…
Read More »CT proposes changes to state cannabis regulations for allowable levels of mold and yeast | GreenState – GreenState
Connecticut is proposing an official change to the total amount of mold and yeast allowed in cannabis products following patient outcry over a change that allowed one of Connecticut’s labs to increase its total limit last year. The move would set the total limit at 100,000 colony forming units per gram, and wouldn’t allow any detectable levels of certain harmful breeds of mold in the Aspergillus family. It would mean an increase for limits at one Connecticut lab and a decrease for the other. The state’s Department of Consumer Protection opened public comment on the change Wednesday. The public comment…
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